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A Step-by-Step Guide for Ikebana Beginners - Part 3

Saving the most challenging for last, in Part-3 of our ikebana lesson blog, we introduce two arrangements using large Kutani ware vases. These vases are beautifully designed and crafted in a stylis...

A Step-by-Step Guide for Ikebana Beginners - Part 2

Even living in Japan, the opportunity to experience ikebana first hand is a special treat. In the first part of our ikebana blog, we introduced how four of us from the office learned the basics of ...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Ikebana Beginners - Part 1

If you are an admirer of Japanese vases, you might have wondered how to truly make them shine by adding a beautiful floral arrangement. At MUSUBI KILN,  we often decorate using vases with seasonal ...

Tips for Upgrading Your Space with Decorative Stands

Have you ever wanted to display your Japanese items, from small plates to lucky charms, from vases to sake cups, in a beautiful way at home? If you put them on a shelf as they are, they may look mo...

Experiencing Kintsugi Gold Repair 

"Kintsugi" is a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery, glass, lacquerware, and other items with a special type of lacquer. It has gained popularity not only for its practical and artistic value,...

Turn Your Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth into a Handy Bag!

Have you ever forgotten to bring a bag when shopping or found yourself in sudden need of one during an outing? Furoshiki wrapping cloths are a multifunctional and compact item that are extremely ha...

The Green Gems of May: Shincha

As summer approaches, so too does a new season of tea. Every year, many people are in anticipation of this special time when they can savor newly harvested Japanese green tea. A seasonal treat that...

Come and Discover the Charm of Japan's Izakaya Culture

With the recent relaxation of regulations under COVID-19, many people might be eager to travel abroad again. According to data released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number...

Discovering the Charms of Japanese Whisky

In recent years, the exportation of Japanese alcoholic beverages has skyrocketed to an all time high, and records show the sales of whisky in 2021 has more than doubled compared to those in 2019. J...

Gotokuji: Tokyo’s Famous Lucky Cat Temple

In Japanese temples and shrines, various statues and objects of worship are placed in addition to the enshrined deities, and among them, there are unique and peculiar ones that cannot be found else...